The life expectancy of the average American continues to rise, with the latest data revealing that a person born in the U.S. in 2009 can expect to live to 78.5, increasing from 78.1 just the year before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of course, many Americans
By Sharon V. King – Have you ever heard the expression, “Women get old; men become distinguished?” We may want to believe our 21st-century society has evolved beyond such thinking, but the sad truth is that perceptions of aging are not gender-neutral. In many situations, women have to invest greater
By Nancy Burnham – The human body is a marvelous and mysterious thing. At 67, looking back at what I learned so late in life, my appreciation for body chemistry grows more and more every day. When I retired at age 60 my health was typical of those who care
By Clara Jones – “My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance”. —Erma Bombeck Living is messy. Just like in our homes things get dirty, broken, misplaced or even lost. Disasters and disruptions to a smooth running order arrive when neither expected nor welcome, while all
By Ellen Dolgen – Yes, the Constitution gave us freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to bear arms (or, in our menopausal state, the right to bare arms). But think about it. Are you emotionally free? Do you have freedom from a negative self-image? From a lowered sense
By Ellen Dolgen – Mom probably told you to act like a lady, but did she ever tell you to eat like a lady? This breakthrough book does. Men and women are different. Period. (We get periods; they don’t.) So it makes sense that we gain — and lose —
By Dr. John R. Woodward, MD – Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a naturally occurring pro-hormone produced by the adrenal glands, gonads and the skin. DHEA, the most abundant pro-hormone in the body, is one of the building blocks of hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and about 50 others that drive our energy, mood,
By Linda Melone – The scariest thing about the weight gain after menopause is it seems to happen to even active and fit women. In a recent letter to the health columnist at the New York Times a woman talks about “suddenly gaining 15 pounds” after menopause, despite exercising moderately
By Karen Miranda – The Internet has revolutionized the materials we use to cope with many things, including our ailments – this includes breast and ovarian cancer symptoms stories. Thousands of women all across the world are diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer every year, and many die annually from
By Alexandra Ashton – Some of the most exciting people you meet today are people who over 50 years old – People who are doing well in their second half or septuagenarian years. Many have great wisdom and great stories. This infographic below details people in the world who have done
By Dr. Isaac Royce – Getting a good night’s sleep is so important, especially as you get older when many people find their sleeping patterns can grow more erratic. Here are some of the tried and trusted methods that can be very helpful when trying to get to the Land
By Justin Doochin− One of the many perks of cooking with tomatoes is their flexibility and versatility to an array of dishes. This fruit (often mistaken as a vegetable) is not only delicious raw (maybe with a pinch of salt), but is also great on salads, sandwiches, and offer a
The vast majority of those facing the loss of teeth will be advised by their dentist to have dentures fitted. Dentures are used as artificial replacements for natural teeth and are usually made from acrylic material, but metal is also used. There are a number of different types of denture, including
By Stan Popovich− There are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can be difficult to manage. For some people, the more they try to get rid of the thoughts, the stronger the thoughts become and the more difficult they become to manage. As a result, here is a brief
By Ellen Dolgen – For many women in their teens and twenties, seeking the perfect 10 of a tan used to be a full-time job on hot summer days. However, those of us going through menopause need only glance at the age spots on our hands to wish we had
By Pamela Reynolds – “Why should we think upon things that are lovely? It is because thinking determines life. It is a common habit to blame life upon the environment. Environment modifies life but does not govern life. The soul is stronger than its’ surroundings.” – William Jam I have
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play Now that it’s warming up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and return to your favorite outdoor workouts — or perhaps try a little something new. Here’s the rundown of the gear essentials for some of the most common ways we get
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – The summer party season is officially here, which means we are going to be in tempting situations that make us want to overindulge. It’s important that you are aware of your true hunger pains. This keeps your self-control and healthy choices in check. Here are 5
By Mary Yohanan – We use alcohol to relax, celebrate, cook, congratulate, commiserate, gain courage and often to self-medicate due to other underlying medical issues such as depression. People are socially encouraged to drink alcohol – Drinking wine has become sexy in our society, with the image of an affluent woman
Shared by YorkTest – We all know that regular exercise and good nutrition are the key to a healthy lifestyle. If you binge on junk food before or after you exercise then you can guarantee it’s going to be a struggle for you to reach your ideal weight. However, what if you’re
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